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PROCLAMATION
ARBOR DAY
APRIL 30, 2021
WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a
special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than
a million trees in Nebraska, and
WHEREAS, forest soils prevent flooding and reduce storm water by capturing and storing rainwater
and snowmelt, which is then slowly released to our lakes, streams and groundwater; and
WHEREAS, trees and forests improve our physical health by cleaning the air, reducing exposure to
the sun’s UV rays and decreasing temperatures during the summertime; and
WHEREAS, One tree provides $62,000 worth of pollution control over a period of 50 years; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and
cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen, and
provide habitat for wildlife, and
WHEREAS, forests create high-quality drinking water by acting as a natural filter; and
WHEREAS, Edina is proud of the beautiful shade trees which grace our homes and public
places; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby proclaim April 30, 2021, as
Arbor Day
In the City of Edina, MN, and call upon the spirited and foresighted citizens of Edina to plant trees now
for our pleasure and that of future generations.
Dated this 20th day of April 2021.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor